WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF WITH DRIED FRUIT

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This is a takeoff of a Cooking Light recipe which calls for quinoa. I realized at the last minute I didn't have enough, and this recipe was born as a result.

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup wild rice
1/4 cup pearl barley
1 tablespoon Smart Balance butter spread
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup leek, green parts (or 2 c green and white, omit onion)
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup dried cranberries (cherry flavored are great!)
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add wild rice and barley. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 15 minutes; fluff with a fork.
  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
  • Add leek, celery, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and sage; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in cooked rice, cranberries, and walnuts; cook until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 21.5, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4

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